intense past 48 hours for Pope Francis. He wraps up his time in East Timor, one of the most Catholic and youngest countries in the world. The Holy Father then left for Singapore, the final stop on his 12 day journey. EWTN Vatican journalist Benedicte Cedergren has more . >> Pope Francis is nearing the end of his apostolic journey . The Holy Father concluded his three day visit to the tiny southeast Asian nation of East Timor this morning by meeting with young people who make up over 60% of the population . Hundreds of them were eagerly waving Vatican flags as they welcomed the Pope at the Congress Center . Where he performed a traditional dance for him . Before delivering his speech. Pope Francis heard testimonies from four youths. He then praised them for their enthusiasm and living the faith, and urged them to recall the sacrifices of their forefathers. >> The una cosa. But don't forget one thing. >> You are the heirs of those who preceded you, founding this nation . And so never forget, never lose your memory, the memory of those who made so many sacrifices to found this nation . >> Pope Francis recalled the country's battle for independence, which was achieved in 2002 and spoke to those in the crowd about the value of freedom and fraternity . >> Ustedes en este pais you in this smiling country , have a marvelous history of heroism, of faith, of martyrdom, and above all, of faith and reconciliation . >> After the meeting, the Holy Father boarded the papal flight to the fourth and final leg of his journey. The multi-religious and multicultural city state of Singapore . Pope Francis was welcomed at the airport by civil authorities, religious brothers and dancing children . As in every country, the Pope was also greeted by cheering crowds along the streets . Viva, viva! Later in the evening , the Holy Father held his customary encounter with his brother. Jesuits at the Saint Francis Xavier Retreat Center, where he will be hosted for the duration of his stay in Rome. Benedict Adrian . EWTN News Nightly. >>